Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, December 18th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 12/18/2014 11:57:07 AM Report Released : 12/18/2014 12:35:08 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Pivot Point
Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Max Buy
RH - NYSE Restoration Hardware Hld	$99.93	+3.36 3.47%	$100.63	668,070 70.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 947,000	$99.44 0.49%	12/11/2014	$98.66	PP = $94.60 MB = $99.33
Most Recent Note - 12/18/2014 12:28:55 PM G - Color code is changed to green after rallying above its "max buy" level. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs. Subsequent losses leading to a close below its old high close ($93.05 on 6/30/14) would completely negate the recent breakout and raise concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/11/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ARMK - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Aramark Holdings Corp	$29.25	+0.00 0.00%	$29.50	$30.96	-5.52%	1,107,060 144.71%	765,000
Most Recent Note for ARMK - 12/18/2014 11:58:50 AM Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/11/14. Reported earnings +30% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Completed a Secondary Offering on 5/29/14 during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/12/14 mid-day report - "Limited history and lack of substantial sales revenues growth leaves concerns, and it is up considerably from its 12/12 13 IPO at $20."
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BDC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Belden Inc	$78.85	+0.37 0.47%	$79.50	$82.90	-4.89%	196,944 66.31%	297,000
Most Recent Note for BDC - 12/18/2014 11:59:30 AM Making its 5th consecutive mid-day report appearance hovering near all-time highs following a spurt of volume-driven gains including a gap up on 12/10/14. Undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted in the 4/17/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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CTAS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Cintas Corp	$73.69	+0.85 1.17%	$74.07	$73.95	-0.35%	406,249 58.79%	691,000
Most Recent Note for CTAS - 12/18/2014 12:01:54 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation, and with today's 4th consecutive gain it is perched near its all-time high. Last noted with caution in the 10/23/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +26%* on +0% sales revenues for the Aug '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain."*
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CTCT - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Services Constant Contact Inc	$34.57	+0.92 2.73%	$34.94	$35.96	-3.87%	187,858 66.15%	284,000
Most Recent Note for CTCT - 12/18/2014 12:03:18 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 10/28/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 5 quarterly comparisons through Sep '14. Downturn in FY '12 was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
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EIGI - NASDAQ - Computer-Tech Services Endurance Intl Grp Hldgs	$17.25	+0.51 3.05%	$17.55	$17.68	-2.43%	286,863 64.61%	444,000
Most Recent Note for EIGI - 12/18/2014 12:04:41 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Tested support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 11/05/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Jun and Sep '14 quarters, but its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."*
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FDX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service Fedex Corp	$171.05	+3.27 1.95%	$172.11	$183.51	-6.79%	1,569,583 86.34%	1,818,000
Most Recent Note for FDX - 12/18/2014 12:05:58 PM Gapped down on the prior session then found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line. The 12/02/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Rallying further for another new all-time high today. Reported earnings +37% on +6% sales revenues for the Aug '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FICO - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Financial Fair Isaac Corp	$70.75	+2.35 3.44%	$70.96	$73.90	-4.26%	200,727 97.92%	205,000
Most Recent Note for FICO - 12/18/2014 12:08:43 PM Consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining support in the $65 area. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +36% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '09 and '10."
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HBOS - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Heritage Financial Group	$25.38	+0.00 0.00%	$25.86	$26.10	-2.76%	31,254 115.76%	27,000
Most Recent Note for HBOS - 12/18/2014 12:09:05 PM Making its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance perched at its 52-week high following a considerable gap up last week on M&A news. Reported +83% earnings on +36% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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KKD - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Krispy Kreme Doughnuts	$19.04	-0.69 -3.50%	$19.94	$21.30	-10.61%	552,696 86.77%	637,000
Most Recent Note for KKD - 12/18/2014 12:10:39 PM Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales for the Oct '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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KNL - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Knoll Inc	$20.18	+0.20 1.00%	$20.27	$20.30	-0.59%	205,552 109.92%	187,000
Most Recent Note for KNL - 12/18/2014 12:12:45 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 10/23/14 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system."
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LBY - AMEX - CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories Libbey Inc	$30.13	+0.02 0.05%	$30.20	$30.80	-2.19%	49,004 62.03%	79,000
Most Recent Note for LBY - 12/18/2014 12:13:13 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +88% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Flat sales revenues indicates no growth in demand for any new products, which is bad concerning N criteria."
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LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$3.72	+0.09 2.58%	$3.85	$4.00	-6.91%	35,023 89.80%	39,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 12/18/2014 12:15:51 PM Recent quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted with caution in the 2/25/14 mid-day report - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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LSTR - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Landstar System Inc	$72.04	+0.68 0.95%	$72.98	$81.80	-11.93%	273,609 68.75%	398,000
Most Recent Note for LSTR - 12/18/2014 12:19:24 PM Recently slumped below its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +32% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Wedged to new highs with gains lacking great volume conviction after last noted with caution in the 10/16/14 mid-day report -"Reported earnings +25% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarters did not have earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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NKE - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Nike Inc Cl B	$95.48	+0.98 1.03%	$96.35	$99.76	-4.29%	2,229,513 67.70%	3,293,000
Most Recent Note for NKE - 12/18/2014 12:20:13 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line this week. Made gradual progress after a considerable "breakaway gap" on 9/26/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +27% on +15% sales revenues for the Aug '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 12/17/13 mid-day report - 'Quarterly comparisons show sales revenues and earnings growth below the +25% guideline while its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been slow and steady.'"
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OUTR - NASDAQ - Leisure-Movies & Related Outerwall Inc	$74.32	+3.32 4.68%	$74.99	$74.77	-0.60%	356,935 62.51%	571,000
Most Recent Note for OUTR - 12/18/2014 12:25:24 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +29% on -6% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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Q - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic Quintiles Transnational	$58.47	+0.93 1.62%	$58.57	$60.71	-3.69%	806,939 100.74%	801,000
Most Recent Note for Q - 12/18/2014 12:26:54 PM Rallying toward its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Held its ground above its 50 DMA line, trading in a tight range since noted 11/06/14 following a gap down as it completed a Secondary Offering. Reported earnings +23% on +17% sales for the Sep '14 quarter. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/12/14. Prior quarterly comparisons through Jun '14 showed better earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues increases not indicative of a hot new in-demand product or service (N criteria).
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SAM - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Boston Beer Company	$290.70	+5.63 1.97%	$292.37	$289.38	0.46%	44,018 71.00%	62,000
Most Recent Note for SAM - 12/18/2014 12:30:02 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs again today. The 12/10/14 mid-day report noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply, however it did not form a recent sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +48% on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good."
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SFS - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Smart & Final Stores, Inc	$15.07	-0.78 -4.92%	$16.00	$16.55	-8.94%	157,931 74.85%	211,000
Most Recent Note for SFS - 12/18/2014 12:30:17 PM Limited history and sub par fundamentals. Up from its $12 IPO on 9/24/14.
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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$48.14	+0.67 1.41%	$48.97	$51.07	-5.74%	107,124 72.87%	147,000
Most Recent Note for STMP - 12/18/2014 12:31:00 PM Hovering near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/09/13. Earnings were +16% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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TDG - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Transdigm Group Inc	$195.24	+0.55 0.28%	$198.39	$199.68	-2.22%	323,942 85.93%	377,000
Most Recent Note for TDG - 12/18/2014 12:32:33 PM Challenged its 52-week high with today's early gain. Encountered distributional pressure in recent weeks while retreating only slightly from its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Stubbornly holding its ground following a volume-driven gain on 11/13/14. Reported earnings +26% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Made gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/16/12."
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TFX - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Teleflex Incorporated	$115.00	+0.71 0.62%	$115.59	$119.99	-4.16%	417,673 151.88%	275,000
Most Recent Note for TFX - 12/18/2014 12:33:44 PM Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line this week after volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain, as its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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UEIC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Universal Electronics	$62.53	+0.49 0.79%	$63.71	$63.22	-1.09%	79,918 64.97%	123,000
Most Recent Note for UEIC - 12/18/2014 12:34:49 PM Touched a new 52-week high today. Last noted with caution in the 11/07/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18%* on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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